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Maritime Forest Kayak Tour: Explore Carolina Coast
5.0
11 Ratings
Kitty Hawk
This is one of the few remaining maritime forests along the Carolina Coast. The only way to explore this area is by kayak or paddleboard.
This is one of the few remaining maritime forests along the Carolina Coast. The only way to explore this area is by kayak or paddleboard.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Bob Perry Boat Ramp - The Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest offers an excellent Outer Banks kayak tour, perfect for young children and novice paddlers. The pace is leisurely, and the trees lining the canal provide great protection from the weather, even on windy days, and offer shade from the summer sun’s heat.
The tour navigates through the Kitty Hawk…
- Bob Perry Boat Ramp - The Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest offers an excellent Outer Banks kayak tour, perfect for young children and novice paddlers. The pace is leisurely, and the trees lining the canal provide great protection from the weather, even on windy days, and offer shade from the summer sun’s heat.
The tour navigates through the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest via Ginguite Creek, a rare and endangered habitat teeming with wildlife and fascinating native plants. During this enjoyable and extended Kitty Hawk kayak tour, participants might see an egret along the shore or a river otter swimming across the creek. Geese, Osprey, Kingfishers, and the magnificent Bald Eagles are frequently observed flying above. Turtles are often seen basking on logs as the tour passes through the loblolly pine, live oak, and wax myrtle forests. This paddling tour is ideal for those who appreciate being immersed in the beauty of nature.
What's Included
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Life Jacket
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Life Jacket
Location
Bob Perry Boat Ramp
Bob Perry Road
The Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest Kayak & SUP tour is located at 4190 Bob Perry Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC. You’ll be making a right turn into the parking area, and you’ll see a sign for the Kitty Hawk Recycling Center & Boat Ramp. You should plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Dawn
May 6, 2026
First time kayaking in the OBX marsh, team Rebecca/Sonia brought equal amounts energy & education. Highly recommend! - I’d paddle there! And we did!!
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Feliceafmh
May 3, 2026
Must-Do Experience in the Outer Banks - My sister and I did the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forrest and Marsh Tour in mid-April of 2026 and it was the absolute highlight of our weekend in the Outer Banks. My sister had never kayaked before, and our guide, Gavin, was an absolute rockstar ensuring we knew what to do and that it was a good fit for first-timers. (Selfishly, she said this tour was - and I quote - the best idea that I have ever had). We saw numerous birds, including an osprey and osprey nest, and we learned so much about the Outer Banks area! It was the perfect value for the experience and I’ve already suggested it to a number of people.
We booked via Trip Advisor and that made it super easy. The tour company was appreciatively communicative and even sent a reminder text to fill out the waiver prior to our arrival, which was extra helpful for someone like me whose inbox is an infinite black hole.
10/10 recommend this company and this tour, and will be back!
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Annie_f
Apr 26, 2026
Beautiful Day for Kayaking - Our guide, Courtney, gave a brief and informative introduction to kayaking for those who were first timers or needed a review. She was knowledgeable about the wildlife in the reserve as well as general knowledge about the area.
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A3089xikevinh
Apr 24, 2026
Not bad for more novice kayakers - Went to the Outer Banks for our anniversary. Decided to take in a kayak tour for something different than normal sightseeing. The day was a little windy, but not bad once we got into the marsh area. Not a lot of people were in the group, and not a lot of wildlife to witness. Even so, the weather was good and not too tough for more novice kayakers. Gavin was great company, and provided some interesting information about the area and history.
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Bonniebu955bx
Apr 18, 2026
Highly recommended - Three sisters from AK, FL, and CT couldn’t be more pleased with the tour and visit with guide Rebecca/Becs at the helm: insightful, incredibly cheerful, and patient. We learned a lot and so very grateful for our time there. The boats were great, too! Highly recommended! 🏆
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Bronwyn_s
Apr 7, 2026
Great Experience - We had a great kayak tour and overall experience with our guide Rebecca. She was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area.
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Eloise_g
Apr 4, 2026
Amazing tour - Was a really good tour : peaceful and interesting. Thank you Gavin for this experience !! I recommend
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Kdunt
Apr 3, 2026
Loved it! - My mom and I did this tour with Gavin this morning and we had a fantastic time. The equipment was nice and well taken care of, Gavin was friendly and welcoming upon our arrival, and the vibe of the whole trip was very chill and easy going. Gavin was a wealth of knowledge about the flora, fauna, and history of the area, and we saw awesome wildlife. Would absolutely recommend!
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Ingridy_i
Apr 3, 2026
Ingrid I. Revette - Amazing experience!!! Highly recommended! My kids and I had a fantastic time; it felt safe, fun, low-risk, and incredibly relaxing from start to finish. We also enjoyed learning about the forest and local fauna along the way, which made it even more memorable. Our guide,
Cortney, was outstanding professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. She was especially kind and patient with my kids, which made a big difference. We truly appreciated her effort to speak our language and her constant smile, which made the whole experience even more welcoming.
It left such a positive impression that I’ve been inspired to try kayaking back in our hometown!
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Charless202016
Mar 14, 2026
Annual March kayak tour - We do this tour every spring. Enjoyable as always, weather was perfect for March. Courtney was great, quite knowledgeable and lots of laughs!
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